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Refunds up to 7 days before event

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This unique workshop will introduce you to a form of quilting/cloth making that I call "Siddi-style quilting” in acknowledgement of the Siddi people in India who make wonderful quilts using this technique.

The quilts are often known as Kawandi, or descriptively as "African-Indian" quilts.

They are dramatic, bright and magically colourful in a way that only India can inspire or produce. Borne out of necessity, they are made with up-cycled fabrics and old clothing, hand stitched together using a simple running stitch known as Kantha stitch in India.

The patchwork top is stitched straight onto the backing cloth, either with or without wadding. The piecing of the patches is a free-form, dynamic process giving you the opportunity to play with colour and shape. As you do so your cloth/quilt evolves piece by piece, stitch by stitch. There is no precise planning, measurement, cutting or fine sewing required.

This is a small informal group workshop designed to be a fun creative activity. There will be up to 10 participants with two experienced workshop leaders to provide instruction and help you throughout the day. Come and have fun, learn new skills and make something delightful. I have also run this workshop as a “get together“ for an existing group of friends. They said it was a relaxing and social time together with a creative focus.

All materials are included. You will receive more specific information before the workshop.

Maximum people 10

Minimum people 8

Refunds considered for legitimate reasons only up to 7 days before the workshop